Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta
Description
This fresh tomato shrimp pasta features spinach, oregano, basil, onion, and mozzarella for an easy and delicious summer dinner that's quick to make.
Ingredients
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8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
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3 cloves garlic
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1/2 sweet onion, cut into wedges
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3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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4 medium tomatoes, chopped
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup spinach leaves
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1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, combine garlic, onion, and oregano in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant and almost golden. Mix in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes while pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally.
3
Mix in spinach until wilted. Just before pasta is done, stir in shrimp and cook until heated through.
4
Toss together shrimp mixture and pasta in a large serving bowl. Mix in mozzarella cheese.